Ultrafab, Inc.

On April 9, 2024, Ultrafab, Inc. suffered a data breach caused by unauthorized access (hacking), as reported by the Maine Office of the Attorney General on May 8, 2024. The incident compromised sensitive personal information of 819 individuals, including at least one Maine resident. The exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license details, which are highly sensitive identifiers often targeted for identity theft, financial fraud, or further cyber exploitation. The breach poses significant risks to affected individuals, as stolen Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses can be used to open fraudulent accounts, file fake tax returns, or commit other forms of identity-related crimes. The company’s failure to prevent unauthorized access highlights potential vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity defenses, raising concerns about its data protection practices. While the immediate financial or operational impact on Ultrafab is not detailed, the exposure of such critical personal data could lead to legal repercussions, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. The incident underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting employee and customer data, emphasizing the need for robust security measures to prevent similar breaches in the future.

Source: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/27889d85-aa95-4b44-bbd8-27f24ff2d069.shtml

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/ultrafab

"id": "ult1052082025",
"linkid": "ultrafab",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "4/2024",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 819,
                        'name': 'Ultrafab, Inc.',
                        'type': 'Company'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Unauthorized Access (Hacking)',
 'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Likely (unauthorized access reported)',
                 'number_of_records_exposed': 819,
                 'personally_identifiable_information': ['Names',
                                                         'Social Security '
                                                         'Numbers',
                                                         "Driver's Licenses"],
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Personally Identifiable '
                                              'Information (PII)']},
 'date_detected': '2024-04-09',
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2024-05-08',
 'description': 'The Maine Office of the Attorney General reported that '
                'Ultrafab, Inc. experienced a data breach due to unauthorized '
                'access (hacking) on April 9, 2024, affecting 819 individuals, '
                'including 1 resident of Maine. The compromised information '
                "may include names, Social Security numbers, and driver's "
                'licenses.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Names',
                                 'Social Security Numbers',
                                 "Driver's Licenses"],
            'identity_theft_risk': 'High (PII exposed)'},
 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2024-05-08',
                 'source': 'Maine Office of the Attorney General'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'Maine Office of the '
                                                       'Attorney General'},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Public disclosure via Maine Office of '
                                        'the Attorney General'},
 'title': 'Ultrafab, Inc. Data Breach (2024)',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}